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I need advice from you Middle East TAs. Should I move to Bahrain?
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| occrider |
So I just got a fantastic job offer with one of the top 3 largest banks in the Middle East. Not only is it a GREAT promotion and salary bump, but my salary would be tax free, I'll get free housing expenses (700-800 Bahranian Dinars a month... or roughly $1500-2000), and that should take care of lodging, utilities, and internet/cable. I get a few other perks like free gym membership, car allowance, etc. Plus I can easily travel to South East Asia, Europe, and/or Africa ... all things that I'm hardcore about doing expecially since I get lots of vacation.
Career wise it makes sense. I can probably work in Australia or Europe after two or three years in Bahrain. I'm EXTREMELY concerned about my social life however. It seems like a lot of expats living in Bahrain are married and it really is a good place to raise a family from what I hear. Being single, 27, and a dude who likes to have a good time doing random/non-static adventure activities, I'm really worried that I'm going to be bored out of my mind or having a completely dead dating life. This might seem like a minor detriment when you consider all the pros but this isn't the first time I've been an ex-pat. It can be tough.
I'm really looking for advise from those of you who have been in a similar situation in the middle east. Sorry for the Toltstoy.
What should I do? |
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| nchs09 |
| sounds very cool, congrats :) |
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| Frenchie |
| OK so I'm not an META, but I just wanted to come in and say that just sounds really in' sweet! Kudos to you for landing such a sweet deal for a job and all that comes with it. |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by nchs09
sounds very cool, congrats :) |
Yea it sounds VERY cool. But moving to a place like Bahrain is VERY scary. I've lived in Europe growing up so I know how things can be different from what you're accustomed to. If I moveed there it will be a 2 year comittment and I just don't want to be miserable. I've tried to google forums and have had some luck. Hopefully TA can fill in some gaps. :) |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by occrider
Yea it sounds VERY cool. But moving to a place like Bahrain is VERY scary. I've lived in Europe growing up so I know how things can be different from what you're accustomed to. If I moveed there it will be a 2 year comittment and I just don't want to be miserable. I've tried to google forums and have had some luck. Hopefully TA can fill in some gaps. :) |
with what you will learn, i doubt you will be miserable. but i can kinda see what you are saying. good luck making a decision. |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by Frenchie
OK so I'm not an META |
META? |
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| Frenchie |
| ..Middle East TA?? |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by nchs09
with what you will learn, i doubt you will be miserable. but i can kinda see what you are saying. good luck making a decision. |
I appreciate the confidence. However, I don't think I'll be able to retain my standard cynical douchebaggery. General "kindness" will have to trump "bitter cynicism". The inhumanity! |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
there are US naval bases in bahrain mate, so im sure you could find yourself a lovely sailor boy or three ;)
ive had a bunch of friends live there, and they reckoned as long as you've got the cash there's plenty to do. they were broke though... |
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| camsr |
| I heard the girls over there DIE for looking at a man. If that's true, GOOD LUCK BRO! |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by camsr
I heard the girls over there DIE for looking at a man. If that's true, GOOD LUCK BRO! |
See I've heard the opposite. There's a HUGE hooker population. And because most Saudis and middle easterners go to Bahrain to party, it gets to be a very cliche club like. From a generally low-key dude, who likes to meet people via activity rather than excuse for activity (aka drinking or drugs) I think the prognosis is rather grim. |
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| Hasneez |
| quote: | Originally posted by camsr
I heard the girls over there DIE for looking at a man. If that's true, GOOD LUCK BRO! |
:rolleyes:
Im from Bahrain man... im currently studying in Montreal, Canada.. i live in Bahrain... so ask me any question and ill answer them! |
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